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Axis Cap Hldgs Ltd (AXS)

460 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in AXS. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -13
Streak
1Q ▼
Buyers last Q
54%

Smart Money Signals — AXS

Based on 462 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their AXS positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.
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At the ownership peak (97% of max)

97% of all-time peak
462 hedge funds hold AXS right now — the highest count in 3.0 years. When ownership is this concentrated, any bad news can trigger a chain reaction: one big fund sells, others follow. This is a classic 'crowded trade' — high popularity doesn't equal safety.
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Steady growth — +14% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+57 new funds entered over the past year (+14% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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Slight buying edge — 54% buying

260 buying219 selling
Last quarter: 260 funds bought or added vs 219 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.
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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-43 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 66 → 71 → 94 → 51. Each quarter fewer new institutions are entering. This usually means most funds that wanted in are already in — the stock is well-known but the pool of potential new buyers is shrinking.
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60% of holders stayed for 2+ years

60% conviction (2yr+) 21% medium 20% new
275 out of 462 hedge funds have held AXS for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.
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Steady discovery — ~51 new funds/quarter

68 → 66 → 71 → 94 → 51 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 66 → 71 → 94 → 51. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 63% veterans vs 24% newcomers

63% veterans 13% 1-2yr 24% new
Entry-cohort mix of 468 holders: 295 (63%) are 2+ year veterans, 59 entered 1–2 years ago, and 114 (24%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 42% AUM from top-100 funds

42% from top-100 AUM funds
58 of 460 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 42% of total institutional value in AXS. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.6
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.6/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.

Methodology note: these Smart Money cards use consecutive 13F disclosure snapshots, not trade-by-trade execution data. "Buying", "selling", "new holders", and "trimmed" refer to quarter-over-quarter changes in reported holders, aggregate shares, or disclosed position values between filings. They are useful for ownership regime analysis and crowding, but they do not imply exact trade timing on the filing date.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — AXS

In 2026 Q1, 260 hedge funds were net buyers of AXS (51 opened a new position, 209 added to an existing one), while 219 reduced or exited (155 trimmed, 64 sold completely) — a 54% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 42% of total institutional value in AXS is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -13 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 462.

Hedge Fund Ownership: AXS

How many hedge funds hold AXS — quarterly history vs. share price
Quarterly hedge fund ownership of AXS vs. share price

Market Analysis: AXS

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Company Profile: AXS

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Institutional ownership data sourced from SEC EDGAR Form 13F-HR filings.

Is It Too Late to Buy Axis Cap Hldgs Ltd (AXS) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much AXS has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLF) since the 2026 Q1 13F filing. A stock that has barely outrun its sector is still a relatively fresh entry point — the fund's thesis has not yet been priced in by the broader market.

Since Quarter End March 31, 2026 · 75d ago
AXS
+0.0%
XLF
+8.0%

AXS outperformed XLF by -8.0% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 30d ago
AXS
+2.4%
XLF
+4.4%

Since the filing became public, AXS outperformed XLF by -2.0% .

Interpretation: The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

32 top-rated funds 3 high-conviction
Consensus
6.6
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
2.6
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: AXS
460 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 460 475 -3.16%
13F Shares 70M 71M -1.51%
Total Value $6.79B $7.43B -8.68%
New Positions 50 94 -44
Increased Positions 207 173 +34
Closed Positions 65 58 +7
Reduced Positions 152 163 -11
Total Calls 4 2 100.0%
Total Puts 4 4 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 2.0 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

460 + investors

Explore institutional interest and hedge fund ownership dynamics. Analyze portfolio weights, new positions, and conviction trends in AXS. Verified SEC 13F-HR filings.

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Top 25 AXS holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Altrinsic Global Advisors LLC 6.42% 1,768,533 $179.3M
2 Philadelphia Financial Management of San Francisco, LLC 4.34% 148,000 $15.0M
3 Elevate Capital Advisors, LLC 3.50% 53,307 $5.4M
4 Villanova Investment Management Co LLC 3.32% 31,957 $3.2M
5 Stansberry Asset Management, LLC 2.95% 283,020 $28.7M
6 Paradice Investment Management LLC 2.46% 129,143 $13.1M
7 Levin Capital Strategies, L.P. 1.34% 173,739 $17.6M
8 River Road Asset Management, LLC 1.17% 1,015,028 $102.9M
9 VELA Investment Management, LLC 1.12% 48,036 $4.9M
10 Causeway Capital Management LLC 1.02% 815,794 $82.7M
11 Dark Forest Capital Management LP 0.98% 108,472 $11.0M
12 Johnson Investment Counsel Inc 0.95% 1,160,623 $117.7M
13 Freestone Grove Partners LP 0.93% 1,299,649 $131.8M
14 Arbejdsmarkedets Tillaegspension 0.63% 249,720 $25.3M
15 Dockside LLC 0.60% 23,526 $2.4M
16 Benedict Financial Advisors Inc 0.56% 26,524 $2.7M
17 Index Technologies Group LLC 0.56% 5,039 $511K
18 Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors LLC 0.56% 96,928 $9.8M
19 R Squared Ltd 0.53% 9,578 $971K
20 Croban 0.52% 10,855 $1.1M
21 Clear Harbor Asset Management, LLC 0.41% 58,419 $5.9M
22 Quantum Portfolio Management LLC 0.39% 8,811 $894K
23 Bridgefront Capital, LLC 0.37% 14,498 $1.5M
24 Ceredex Value Advisors LLC 0.36% 113,200 $11.5M
25 Qsemble Capital Management, LP 0.35% 44,838 $4.5M
Investor Ownership
History
% of Portfolio Prev % Rank Conviction Avg Buy Price 13F Score™ 3Y / 7Y Sell Timing Shares Mkt Value Change Change % Source Quarter Filed

Frequently Asked Questions — Axis Cap Hldgs Ltd (AXS)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for AXS?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their AXS positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.

What is the institutional breadth score for AXS?

Slight buying edge — 54% buying: Last quarter: 260 funds bought or added vs 219 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.

What is the fund quality score for AXS holders?

Elite ownership — 42% AUM from top-100 funds: 58 of 460 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 42% of total institutional value in AXS. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

How long have hedge funds held AXS?

60% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 275 out of 462 hedge funds have held AXS for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

Is it too late to buy Axis Cap Hldgs Ltd (AXS) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, AXS has moved +2.4% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +4.4% for the XLF sector ETF — an outperformance of -2.0%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), AXS has gained +0.0% vs +8.0% for XLF. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

Where does this institutional ownership data come from?

All holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings, which institutional investment managers with over $100 million in assets are required to submit quarterly. Data is parsed directly from SEC EDGAR.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Institutional holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings and reflects positions as of the filing date. Past performance of any fund or portfolio is not indicative of future results. 13Foresight is not a registered investment adviser. Always conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.

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